President Zardari highlights cultural cooperation, tourism links during Karbala visit
KARBALA, Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday underscored the importance of strengthening Pakistan–Iraq relations, with a particular focus on cultural exchange, tourism promotion and the preservation of historical heritage, during a luncheon hosted in his honour by the Governor of Karbala, Dr Nassif Al-Khattabi. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on enhancing people-to-people...
PM reaffirms commitment to deepening Pakistan–UAE ties, seeks expanded Emirati investment
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong and enduring commitment to further strengthening its relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), inviting greater Emirati investment in key sectors to support Pakistan’s economic growth and long-term stability. The prime minister expressed these views during a courtesy call by the UAE Ambassador to...
Field Marshal Asim Munir urges multi-domain preparedness during visit to National Defence University
RAWALPINDI, Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (WNP): Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, on Tuesday visited the National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad, where he was briefed by civil and military participants of the ongoing National Security and War Course on their academic assessments of Pakistan’s national security challenges and...
Japan-funded eye care facility inaugurated in Abbottabad’s Havelian to serve underserved communities
ABBOTTABAD, Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (WNP): Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Akamatsu Shuichi on Tuesday inaugurated a newly constructed eye care facility in Tehsil Havelian, District Abbottabad, marking a significant boost to specialised healthcare services in the region. The project was implemented by the Lok Sudhar Association, a non-governmental organisation dedicated to improving access to essential eye care for underserved...
Saudi-funded Noor initiative restores sight for thousands through 20 free eye camps across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (WNP): The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has successfully concluded 20 comprehensive free eye treatment camps across Pakistan under the Noor Saudi Volunteer Initiative 2025, delivering critical ophthalmic care to thousands of underserved and vulnerable individuals. Implemented in partnership with the Al-Basar International Foundation and Al-Ibrahim Eye Hospital, Karachi, the initiative focused...
Xi Jinping promotes two senior PLA commanders to rank of general
BEIJING, December 22, 2025 (WNP): Chinese President Xi Jinping, in his capacity as Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), on Monday presided over a promotion ceremony in Beijing, conferring the rank of general on two senior officers of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The officers promoted to China’s highest active-service military rank were Yang Zhibin, Commander of the PLA...